Paul Lewis

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ABOUT PAUL LEWIS

With 15+ years of experience in HR and M&A, I specialize in supporting organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and integration across the UK and EMEA. Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered HR strategies, led-high performing teams – both directly and within matrix organizations – and consistently driven results in fast paced, stakeholder-driven environments.My career has been defined by partnering with business leaders to deliver effective HR strategy, foster positive cultures, and ensure smooth transitions during acquisitions, mergers, and organizational change.I bring deep expertise in end-to-end M&A integration, especially for start-ups and SME’s joining larger enterprises. My strengths include project management, managing TUPE transfers, stakeholder engagement, and navigating change management. I have a proven track record of driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives and add measurable value.Key skills include project management, problem-solving, employee engagement, TUPE transfers, HR service delivery and stakeholder management. My experience covers the full M&A lifecycle – from due diligence and TUPE transfers to post-acquisition integration – particularly for start-ups and SME’s merging into global organizations. I am skilled at leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced, matrix environments, and at managing change management challenges with balance and resilience.Collaboration, communication and adaptability are at the core of my approach, alongside a strong understanding of HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, and policy development. I am also committed to social impact, having served as a trustee for charities focused on grant making and community action.I am seeking senior HR, or HR mergers and acquisitions opportunities, where I can leverage my extensive experience to contribute to forward-thinking teams, and companies, navigating growth and transformation.HR Generalist, Project Management, TUPE, M&A, Acquisition Integration, Change Management, Team Management, Matrix Management, Recruitment, Stakeholder/Supplier Management, Inductions, Divestitures, Grant Making and Assessment of Project viability/return, HR and other policy writing,Specialties: Strategic and Business Focused, HR Service Delivery, TUPE, Leading People, Adaptability, Operational HR, HRSSC, Problem Solving, Cultural Awareness, Employee Engagement, Due Diligence on companies, Transition guidelines and Employee IntegrationsContact:+44••••••••59